Acknowledges receipt of an account of William Graves, assistant engineer,and a receipt that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office.
Certification that $32 is due a Detachment of the 1st Regiment stationed at West Point New York for the service of the Ordnance Department, being their pay for February and March 1797.
Hodgdon is directed to receive from the storekeeper the goods selected for the annual supply to the Cherokee Nation and the medicine and hospital stores for the troops in that quarter. They should be transported by land to Knoxville, Tennessee and addressed to David Henley, agent of the War Department.
Iserloan has received a letter from someone who identifies himself only as a "brother." The letter warns Iserloan that Hubard is doing all he can to make him appear black and will send him to hell if he can. A comparison of other writings in his possession leads Iserloan to conclude that the letter was sent by Jonathan Schaffer. He asks Simmons to peruse the letter and provide whatever advice he deems appro[priate].
In order to do the repairs and alterations to the works and barracks a horse will be needed in addition to a number of building materials. Five tons of powder with ball and lead may be necessary to meet events as well as other ordnance and materials needed to work on sundry vessels.
Acknowledges receipt of receipt roll of payments to Captain Gibson's recruits and a receipt for money paid to Colonel Henley that will be credited on the books of the War Department accountants office. Notes deductions for deserters.
Advises Fish that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Captain Frederick Frye at Governor's Island for the pay of Frye, Surgeon's Mate Samuel Osborne, and the troops of Frye's detachment.
Acknowledges receipt of muster and pay rolls for Captain Frye's detachment. Money for the pay will be forwarded by Nicholas Fish, federal supervisor at New York.
Advises Kilty that he will receive money from the Treasurer of the U. S. that he is to transfer to Lieutenant Joseph Guimpie at Whetstone Point for the pay of Giumpie and his men
Acknowledges receipt of receipt, muster, and pay rolls for the men under Lt. Guimpie's command. The amount of the receipt roll will be credited. Notes deductions on the pay roll for a deserter and three men confined for desertion. Money for the pay will be forwarded by John Kilty, federal revenue supervisor of Maryland
Certification that $488 is due Lieutenant Joseph Guimpie and the men under his command at Whetstone Point, Baltimore, Maryland being his and their pay for February and March 1797.
Certification that $346 is due Surgeon's Mate Samuel Osborne (including forage) and Captain Frederick Frye and the men under his command at Governors Island, New York being his and their pay for March 1797.
Certification that $126 is due Lieutenant Henry Muhlenberg and the men under the command of Captain Donald G. Mitchell at Mud Island Fort, being their pay for March 1797.
